Omni Hotels and Resorts is hiring: Accounting Generalist in Washington

Location

Shoreham Hotel

Nestled in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC, the Omni Shoreham Hotel is a true urban oasis within the Capitol City. Associates pride themselves as being a part of a historic landmark serving as host to numerous presidents, dignitaries, political events and inaugural balls.

Associates can enjoy and be rewarded by several career development opportunities and the environment to grow one’s career into various areas of the hotel including leadership roles. The Omni Shoreham Hotel associates consistently rank their place of employment as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal and scored the hotel with the highest ever results on the Associate Engagement Survey in 2012.

Associates at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are proud of being a true part of an extended family and many have spent their entire careers within the hotel, some with over 4 decades of service! We celebrate these milestones and many other successes on a monthly basis during our all associate rallies, “Hibiscus Huddles,” in honor of our company logo.

Job Description

The Accounting Generalist provides the appropriate billings and back up data of the Hotel's functions booked by the Banquet and Sales Departments. Handling of account(s) through settlement and guest satisfaction. ($28.00/hour)

Responsibilities

1. Daily handling and resolution of check out with balance accounts.
2. Maintain neat and organized billing files.
3. Ensure that all billings go out with supporting backup for all charges.
4. Audit all banquet charges as well as miscellaneous charges that are posted to master accounts for accuracy.
5. Audit city ledger edit for correct information, proper billing address and phone number, complete backup, and correct city ledger number to run statements daily.
6. Maintain a billing control log sheet for all billings, indicating the name, account number, and date billed.
7. Daily account receivable transfer via computer to corporate accounting.
8. Forward group advance deposits received by accounting to reservations for posting.
9. Handle all customer inquiries in a timely, efficient manner.
10. Handle correspondence and communication to customers, corporate office, as well as our owners regarding billing matters.
11. Complete collection calls for all aging accounts.
12. Attend all pre-con meetings for special billing instructions.
13. Maintain open communication with all departments.
14. Assist with daily ledger entries and balancing of accounts.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Previous hotel experience preferred.
2. Must have at least 2 years’ experience in accounting.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. Must be proficient in Opera, Excel, Outlook, and other general computer skills.
5. Must be able to communicate with internal and external guests.
6. Must be able to work Monday- Friday with the occasional weekend.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability.